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Add 18/2 and 16/35

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 16/35

18/2 + 16/35 is 331/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    18/2 = 18 × 35/2 × 35 = 630/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/70 + 32/70 = 630 + 32/70 = 662/70
  5. 662/70 simplified gives 331/35
  6. So, 18/2 + 16/35 = 331/35
    In mixed form: 916/35

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